Patricia 'Pat' Geleta Obituary (1930

Patricia 'Pat' Geleta, 93, died peacefully surrounded by her sons, daughter, and grandchildren on December 2, 2023. Born in Philadelphia on March 23, 1930, Pat was a graduate of St. Margaret's Industrial Home for Indigent Children, and St. Hubert's High School (class of 1948). While working in Center City Philadelphia, she fell in love with Peter Geleta. After their marriage in 1956, Pat and Pete moved to Northeast Philadelphia and enjoyed a happy 45 years together until Pete's death in 2001. Pat loved traveling, reading, and volunteering. She was a decades-long volunteer at Nazareth Hospital, a library mom at St. Jerome's School library, and a band mother at Father Judge High School. Pat was blessed with an outgoing, positive, and generous disposition. She loved shopping, but rarely bought anything for herself. When asked what she wanted for Christmas or her birthday, her response was always the same; "I already have it all." Pat moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the later years of her life. Pat is predeceased by her husband, Peter. She leaves behind her son Peter Dmytro (Clare) of Kennett Square, PA, her son Gregory Loyola of Springfield, PA, her son Michael Patrick (Lynn) of Taylor's Island, MD, her daughter, Linda Patricia Kester of North Palm Beach, FL, and her eight grandchildren: Jacqueline L. Geleta, Peter D. Geleta, Nicole P. Kester, Katherine C. Geleta, Michael T. Geleta (Anna), Megan M. Kester, Patrick J. Geleta, James P. Geleta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jerome's Catholic Church 8100 Colfax St. Phila. PA. 19136 on Tuesday, December 12th at 10:30 AM. Where a viewing will take place from 9:15-10:15 AM. Pat will be laid to rest next to her husband at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Free Library of Philadelphia - Your gift today will help us advance literacy - The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation